Krugman says Democrats to punt on extending tax cut vote

[Thav]

http://krugman.blogs.nytimes.com/2010/09/23/tax-cut-fold/

September 23, 2010, 3:21 PM

Tax Cut Fold

So the word is that given a chance to really put the GOP on the spot — the chance to force a vote on extending only the middle-class tax cuts, forcing Republicans to vote no in order to save their beloved tax cuts for the rich — Democrats will … punt.

I guess the Blue Dogs really want to be in the minority.

[leveymg]

1. Yes, they do.

Being the moderate Right in the minority is safe. A great stepping stone to being hired as an industry lobbyist once the apprenticeship in elected office is done.

[zipplewrath]

2. They probably find it more useful

They get to pass legislation that they support, and the don't have to actually take credit for it.

[gratuitous]

3. Now, now, let's not get all partisan and political right before an election

It might have a negative effect on something, somewhere. Better to play it safe and not vote on anything. That's the key to victory: Playing not to lose.

[Parker CA]

4. Unbelievable fail. Why would they even consider this? nt.

[WillyT]

5. I'm Shocked... SHOCKED I Tell You...

Not.

:banghead:

:wtf:

:beer:

:smoke:

[gkhouston]

6. They won't be in the minority. They'll switch parties if the Republicans win. n/t

[movonne]

9. I agree and it won't be much of a switch ...as far as I can see they

already are..

[Jim__]

7. I guess by DU rules, I can't comment on this chickenshit move by the Dems. - n/t

[Better Believe It]

8. If some Democrats really want to end ALL of the Bush tax cuts would this be a way to guarantee that?

[thereismore]

11. I wonder the same thing. Maybe that's what they secretly want to do. Could repigs

(if they take over) get the tax cuts extended after Nov via a brand new bill? Would it pass through the Senate? Would the Prez veto such a bill? So many questions!

[thereismore]

10. I wonder: how can they force a vote when repigs+dogs vote against cloture? nt

[McCamy Taylor]

12. All I wanted was for them to NOT extend the rich tax cuts. That's what they did.

:dem:

I see no cause for alarm here.

[McCamy Taylor]

13. Why are you trying to take a Dem positive and turn it into a negative?